The law firm of Machulak, Robertson & Sodos, S.C. has been retained by Commerce Group Corp. and San Sebastian Gold Mines, Inc., to represent them in connection with their claim against the government of El Salvador. The government of El Salvador has frustrated efforts by Commerce Group Corp. and San Sebastian Gold Mines, Inc. to develop mining interests in the Country of El Salvador in violation of the Central America Free Trade Agreement-Dominican Republic ("CAFTA-DR"). As a result of the government of El Savador's actions, Commerce Group Corp. and San Sebastian Gold Mines, Inc., have sustained substantial damages.